AP/AR Specialist

Description Location:

Lansing, On-Site Starting Pay:

$25-30 hour Our client is looking for a full-time, direct hire, AP/AR Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in Lansing, Michigan. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing both payables and receivables with accuracy. The right candidate will help maintain clean financial records, process transactions efficiently, and provide administrative support that keeps billing and payment activity on track.

Responsibilities:

• Process incoming and outgoing transactions by recording vendor invoices, applying customer payments, and keeping account activity current.
• Maintain accurate financial documentation by updating ledgers, organizing payment records, and verifying supporting details for each entry.
• Reconcile credit card activity and other account balances to identify discrepancies and ensure records match source documents.
• Monitor accounts receivable status, follow up on outstanding balances, and post payments promptly to the appropriate accounts.
• Support accounts payable functions by reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and confirming that expenditures are recorded correctly.
• Handle cash-related tasks with care, including documenting receipts and maintaining accountability for funds processed.
• Provide general administrative support to the accounting function, including filing, data entry, and responding to routine payment inquiries. Requirements
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience posting payments and maintaining accurate customer and vendor account records.
• Working knowledge of AP and AR processes, including invoice handling, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Comfortable performing administrative support tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .